With her family grown, Willa"s life feels pointless and empty so she decides, on a whim, to cross the country to care for her son''s ex-girlfriend who has been shot. Never having met her or her young daughter she quickly becomes embroiled in their lives, while failing to understand the consequences of her actions. I'm a great fan of Anne Tyler but was disappointed. I couldn't empathise with Willa or believe in some of the characters, while the narrative felt disjointed.
(Sue Pratt - bwl 97 Summer 2020 ) |
